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Second Solomon Islands MP dies within days as Parliament mourns David Gina

Fiji, Oct. 16 -- Solomon Islands is mourning the loss of two Members of Parliament within days, following the sudden death of Acting Speaker David Gina, after the passing of Ulawa/Ugi MP William Bradf... Read More


Framework for Worker Status

Srinagar, Oct. 16 -- A framework has now been set in motion to address the status of thousands of workers in urban local bodies across Jammu and Kashmir. The sanction to adopt municipal service regula... Read More


Vanuatu Government to consult kava industry over new Fiji import regulations

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- The Vanuatu Government, through the responsible ministries, will consult the country's kava industry before deciding how to respond to new Fiji import regulations requiring stricter s... Read More


Dick Stanley Pirione sworn in as Solomon Islands Ombudsman

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- Dick Stanley Pirione has been sworn in as the new Ombudsman of Solomon Islands, filling the vacancy left by the death of former Ombudsman Fred Fakarii earlier this year. Pirione took... Read More


Fiji advances plans for $792 million shipbuilding and repair facility in Lautoka

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- Fiji is advancing plans to establish a shipbuilding and ship repair facility in Lautoka, with a feasibility study estimating capital costs at FJD$792 million (US$396 million). Cabine... Read More


Pacific head rebukes Australia's focus on pre-COP costs

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- The head of an influential Pacific nations group has taken a swipe at Australia's fixation on attendance and cost of this month's pre-COP event, while urging greater climate investmen... Read More


PNG MPs given two days to debate Bougainville referendum results

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- Bougainville Regional MP and leader of Government business Peter Tsiamalili Jr says MPs will be given two days to debate on the Bougainville referendum results. He said Bougainville ... Read More


Pacific Islands face major mobile internet gap despite network coverage

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- Nearly two-thirds of people in the Pacific Islands remain without mobile internet access despite expanding network coverage, highlighting affordability and digital skills as major bar... Read More


Fiji Coalition partner NFP wants Christianity removed as founding constitutional value

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- Fiji Coalition partner the National Federation Party (NFP) wants Christianity removed as a founding constitutional value of the State, arguing that Fiji's next Constitution must prote... Read More


Solomon Islands on track to becoming 'Weather Ready' with new Radar by end of 2026

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- The Solomon Islands' first weather radar is rising from the ground, with construction now well underway on a facility that will give the nation its own eyes on approaching storms for ... Read More